Ann Arbor Art Fair DO 5 (DTW)- July 18-19, 2009

[oliver2002]

For those coming in from Chicago may I suggest a cheap eco friendly way (in true ARB custom)

Amtrak tix Chicago-Ann Arbor are only 29$ each way on weekends:
http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak...dule&x=20&y=16

[Sweet Willie]

Originally Posted by oliver2002

For those coming in from Chicago may I suggest a cheap eco friendly way (in true ARB custom)

Thanks appreciate the link, the train is a good idea and I do like taking the train, but...... if we leave Chicago on Friday evening, then I can't talk my fellow pax into stopping at this place for dinner: Stop 50 Pizza - Michigan City, Indiana Plus summertime is just such a great time to road trip !!!

[Bikeguy]

Originally Posted by oliver2002

For those coming in from Chicago may I suggest a cheap eco friendly way (in true ARB custom)

Amtrak tix Chicago-Ann Arbor are only 29$ each way on weekends:
http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak...dule&x=20&y=16

And for those that can't afford the train, MEGABUS link.

Can do the R/T for $16. Drops you off just north of Briarwood mall, the area where the majority of DO attendees get hotel rooms.

O/W for $8. A great way to get to Chicago to start a MR, especially if you are transiting DTW on the return, and chose not to take the last segment.

[oliver2002]

Originally Posted by Sweet Willie

Thanks appreciate the link, the train is a good idea and I do like taking the train, but...... if we leave Chicago on Friday evening, then I can't talk my fellow pax into stopping at this place for dinner: Stop 50 Pizza - Michigan City, Indiana Plus summertime is just such a great time to road trip !!!

Hmm... Mich City is usually the point where I step on the gas to get home or to Chi in time

Also note that summertime (especially June/July) is just such a great time when M-DOT decides to fix the I 94 and closes the second lane for a few miles here and there: http://mdotwas1.mdot.state.mi.us/pub...&Submit=Submit

[BobH]

Originally Posted by oliver2002

Hmm... Mich City is usually the point where I step on the gas to get home or to Chi in time

Also note that summertime (especially June/July) is just such a great time when M-DOT decides to fix the I 94 and closes the second lane for a few miles here and there: http://mdotwas1.mdot.state.mi.us/pub...&Submit=Submit

Besides all the orange barrels, the Blue Angels will be performing at Willow run that weekend ---

see:

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/...hunder_ov.html

expect heavy traffic on I94 in the Yipsi area before/during or after the show.

of course they don't give frequent flyer miles. <lol>

Bob H

[oliver2002]

ohhh I remember driving past willow run in 2007 when they were doing their rounds... amazing.

[gpapadop]

>>>>>>>the Blue Angels will be performing at Willow run that weekend ---

oh I do remember that, I took my son to the show and he had great fun collecting gazillions of coke bottle caps, the ones with the codes

[Bikeguy]

Too bad there's no prize for post from furthest away.

How's China?

Originally Posted by gpapadop

>>>>>>>the Blue Angels will be performing at Willow run that weekend ---

oh I do remember that, I took my son to the show and he had great fun collecting gazillions of coke bottle caps, the ones with the codes

[Mrp Alert]

Couple deals available for the DO:
Days Inn Livonia available for 5 Euro /night
Rodeway Inn 7 Euro /night
Super 8 Romulus Detroit or Knights Inn Madison Heights 8 Euro /night

In Ann Arbor, the following are availble:
Extended Stay America Detroit - Ann Arbor 38 Euro /night
Extended Stay Deluxe Detroit - Ann Arbor 45 Euro /night

PM me to get the 411.

[gardener]

Originally Posted by Bikeguy

And the DO education begins before the event! I love it.

Gardener, the financial guy in me would also ask you to look at what the cheapest R/T you think you can get on United is. Then, determine whether the extra money justifies the EQMs and bigger seat. This is something everyone values differently, but is something to consider. There is no right or wrong answer.

Perhaps the extra money can buy you a separate R/T ticket to another destination with more EQMs? Perhaps your time is more valuable and money isn't tight, so earning EQMs while in the sky is the most important?

These thoughts will be what happens to you when you spend way too much time thinking about this stuff.

Believe me I spend WAY too much time thinking about this stuff. It is more complicated than I have let on, last fall I won a $500 voucher for a local travel agent at a charity auction (bid and paid $175 for it!). Thing is, I don't want to ask him to do hidden city or any strange stuff as they can get in trouble. The voucher expires Sep 30th 2009 so I want to use it for this do.

I just used $280 of the voucher for another trip (redeposited an award flight on UA) so now as long as I can find a fare for $220 or a little more or less I am good to go. I did some thinking as you suggested and decided since I will already be away most of July time is of the essence and I want nonstop flights. So I am monitoring ABE-DTW on NW and PHL-DTW on US using YAPTA and when I see a fare close to $220 I am going to pounce.

Sold the wife on this by promising to bring back stuff from Zingerman's.

[PHLbuddy]

The stuff from Zingerman's will cost more than any of your airfare options!

[Bikeguy]

Originally Posted by Mrp Alert

In Ann Arbor, the following are availble:
Extended Stay America Detroit - Ann Arbor 38 Euro /night

PM me to get the 411.

I actually priced one person for Saturday night at 30 euros at Extended Stay at Briarwood.

Currency conversion puts this rate at approx. $40. Not a free room, as offered at the past several DOs, but really cheap for art fair weekend.

To translate the last line for some attendees, if you PM Marty, he will send you info on how to access this deal.

Thanks for offering this great option, Marty.

[Mrp Alert]

While I hate ESA, this is a great deal! If anyone is interested in sharing a room, please let me know. 39.52 EUR/night at the ESA for a room with two twin beds.

[SchmutzigMSP]

Unfortunately (but fortunately ), I've sold my soul to the Hyatt program, so I may have to hop around a bit that weekend...

[Bikeguy]

Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP

Unfortunately (but fortunately ), I've sold my soul to the Hyatt program, so I may have to hop around a bit that weekend...

So, I'm guessing this means I should move you from the tentative list?